by Davyd Reid
Ellinbank finished premiers and champions in the reserves, overcoming Neerim-Neerim South to win a low scoring affair 3-6 (24) to 3-4 (22).
With the ground having to sustain rain throughout periods of both junior matches, the Eagles and Cats battled it out on a deck that began to chop up in areas but holding up well in comparison to other venues.
It didn't come without some timeclock controversy as the Cats converted after time had already appeared to elapse, bringing the margin to within seven points ahead of half time. After checking in with the umpires who advised they could only keep officiating until they heard the siren, it prompted the Eagles to go and check in on the timekeepers.

The Cats had put through the first goal of the match and only major of